Aqua Expeditions on the Nile at a glance
Aqua Expeditions currently operates 2 river-cruise vessels on the Nile, with an average passenger count of 36. The line is headquartered in Singapore and was founded in 2007; Aqua Expeditions runs three river vessels — Aqua Mekong (Cambodia/Vietnam), Aria Amazon and Aqua Nera (both on the Peruvian Amazon) — alongside its yacht-class ocean ships. Each river vessel carries fewer than 40 guests, with floor-to-ceiling-glass design suites and partner-chef tasting menus.
The Nile itself flows through Egypt, Sudan over 6650 kilometres. Nile cruises run between Luxor and Aswan, almost always as part of a guided land package that includes Cairo and the Pyramids of Giza. Modern Nile vessels are sun-deck oriented with shaded pools and outdoor lounges; the most luxurious operate as floating boutique hotels with under twenty staterooms. Headline destinations served by Aqua Expeditions on this river include Luxor, Aswan, Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Abu Simbel.
Aqua Expeditions ships sailing the Nile
| Ship | Passengers | Launched |
|---|---|---|
| Aqua Nera | 40 | 2020 |
| Aria Amazon | 32 | 2011 |
Featured itineraries
| Itinerary | Length | Sample ports |
|---|---|---|
| Wonders of Egypt & the Nile | 12 nights | Cairo · Luxor · Esna · Edfu · Kom Ombo · Aswan · Abu Simbel |
| Treasures of Egypt | 8 nights | Cairo · Luxor · Edfu · Kom Ombo · Aswan |